Authors : Nida Shaikh1 , Pimpliskar Mukesh2* , Farah Qazi3
Volume : 13
Issue : 7
Year : 2024
Page No : 1-6
The current investigation examined the phytochemical screening, antioxidant capacity, and antidiabetic effect of Withania coagulans fruit extract in both aqueous and methanolic forms. Withanolides, which may be used as a natural diabetic therapy, were screened using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analysis. In order to examine the antidiabetic potential of Withania coagulans fruits, the study also attempted to evaluate the alpha amylase inhibitory action. By delaying and lengthening the duration of total carbohydrate digestion, the enzyme inhibition lowers the rate of glucose absorption and, as a result, attenuates the rise in postprandial plasma glucose. Various withanolides are in charge of distinct medicinal effects. It is extensively used to treat a variety of conditions, including cancer, diabetes mellitus, nervous weariness, handicap, sleeplessness, wasting illnesses, and stunted growth in children. Fresh extract underwent phytochemical screening, which identified the presence of secondary metabolites as flavonoids, alkaloids, and phenols. Using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay, the antioxidant activity of the crude methanolic and crude aqueous extracts of W. Coagulans was examined. Using ascorbic acid as a reference, it illustrates the extract's ability to scavenge DPPH radicals. The fruit extract's bioactive ingredients are characterised using FTIR spectroscopy. Researchers in the field will greatly benefit from the current data and fresh insights from this study, which will help them better understand the plant's therapeutic qualities, put conservation measures into place, and investigate biotechnological approaches for longterm sustainable use. Key words: Withania coagulans, Phytochemicals, Antioxidant, FTIR , antidiabetic.